It is so rare for Mexico to lose a competitive fixture at the Azteca that the two examples have their own Wikipedia page. The tournament co-hosts are the only team other than Spain who are yet to concede a goal at the 2026 World Cup. These facts will concern England and their supporters before their last-16 tie on Sunday evening (1am Monday BST).
But these statistics need context. While Mexico held Portugal to a goalless draw in a friendly at the Azteca Stadium this year, most of the competitive fixtures there have been against a far lower standard of opposition.
